About Williams Companies

Williams Companies is a leader in the energy sector, dedicated to making clean energy happen. Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with key operations in Houston, Texas, Williams operates extensive natural gas pipelines, processing plants, and storage facilities across North America. As a Fortune 500 company, we connect reliable, affordable natural gas to markets, powering homes, businesses, and industries while advancing sustainable energy solutions. Our commitment to innovation, safety, and diversity drives us to build a brighter energy future. Join a team where your work has real impact, and grow with coworkers who become lifelong friends and mentors.

Position Summary

The Market Intelligence Analyst Sr/Consultant role at Williams in Houston, Texas, is pivotal for shaping natural gas trading strategies. As a key player in our commercial team, you'll develop comprehensive short-, medium-, and long-term supply and demand forecasts for critical markets. Leveraging third-party data and proprietary insights, you'll craft commodity pricing point-of-views (POV) and fundamental views (PV) that guide business decisions. This senior-level position involves liaising with upper management, partnering with commercial and FP&A teams, and delivering ad-hoc analysis for strategic opportunities. If you thrive on analyzing market dynamics, forecasting trends, and presenting to executives, this role offers the challenge and growth you're seeking in the dynamic energy sector.

Key Responsibilities

Market Analysis and Forecasting

• Provide market intelligence, supply/demand analysis, pricing forecasts, competitive intelligence, and risk assessments to inform natural gas traders' decisions.
• Utilize third-party data to compile research supporting regional natural gas trading strategies.
• Develop and maintain supply/demand and price/basis reports for daily and forward trading.

Trend Identification and Support

• Spot natural gas market trends or risks before they become widely known by consultants or competitors.
• Support the Gas Trading Asset Management team with near-term and long-term fundamental assessments for pipeline and storage decisions.
• Proactively monitor market news, customer/competitor announcements, and earnings calls, delivering quick summaries to traders.

Communication and Collaboration

• Present market fundamental perspectives to external stakeholders to strengthen client relationships.
• Build a strong foundation with the natural gas trading team through on-the-ground market knowledge and data analysis.
• Collaborate with upper management on POV/PV development and critical ad-hoc analysis.

Other duties as assigned, ensuring adherence to safety priorities and deadlines.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or related field; minimum 8 years of related experience required.
• Preferred: Master's degree with at least 12 years of experience in market intelligence or energy trading.

Skills and Expertise

• Demonstrated understanding of market factors influencing commodity pricing, including supply, demand, seasonality, regulations, and international trade.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PC skills; experience with project economics or supply/demand modeling.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, with proven ability to advise executives, manage projects, and deliver presentations as a subject matter expert.
• Depth of knowledge in the hydrocarbon industry, our business, customers, and competitors.
• Comfort working with senior management and comfort in high-stakes environments.

Safety is our utmost priority, and all candidates must demonstrate outstanding organizational skills.

Why Join Us

At Williams, this isn't just a job—it's a career-defining opportunity to explore your passion in a supportive, inclusive environment. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Our Total Rewards package sets us apart: competitive compensation, flexible health benefits for you and your family, robust retirement plans for future security, and rich learning/development programs to fuel your growth. Work with Core Values that challenge and guide you, alongside friends and mentors who push you to excel. In Houston's thriving energy hub, contribute to clean energy initiatives that matter. Search 'Williams Companies careers Houston' or 'natural gas market intelligence jobs' to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Apply today and bring your energy to ours—make clean energy happen at Williams!